The Summer Increase in Drug Crimes.

Happy 4th of July to all of our friends in the San Jose area.  This is a time to celebrate life in the greatest country in the world and in one of its greatest areas to live.  Unfortunately, warm summers bring out the worst in some people while others are innocent victims of a false charge.  This is particularly true in the gray area of drug crime.

When someone is accused of said crime the question becomes are they being charged as a user, a trafficker, or something in between.  That gray area may the difference in the future freedom of you or someone that you love.  And know this…the police have stepped up their enforcement of drug crimes in the San Jose area and throughout California.

Attorney William Chestnut brings nearly 4 decades of dealing with people accused of any and all related charges.  Attorney Chestnut is a San Jose California drug possession defense attorney fluent in Spanish and English.  If you are arrested DO NOT deal with the police!  Call Bill today for aggressive help with your drug crime case at (408) 298-6990.

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San Jose Fireworks!

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Celebrating their 102nd year and a new century of service, the Rotary Club of San Jose invites you, your family, and your friends to enjoy another world-class fireworks display at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose on July 4, 2016

 

 

Petty Theft in California.

Good people make big mistakes.  In the summertime more people are out running around including teenagers.  What seems like an innocuous one-time lapse of judgement could turn into something that haunts you for the rest of your life.  Just because you or someone you love has no previous criminal record doesn’t mean that the California court system will give you a pass.

If you are convicted of a theft crime in the Big Bear State the consequences are long-term.  You may be one of the lucky ones who just gets probation, but many receive jail time and a big fine to pay back what was stolen.  Here is the problem…that conviction stays on your record for LIFE!  Talk about messing up your future.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a crime such as this do not wait for the shoe to drop.  Your future freedom is on the line here.  Immediately call San Jose petty theft defense attorney William Chestnut.  Bill has been defending accused criminals of all types for well over 3 decades and is fluent in Spanish.  Call him for a free consultation at (408) 298-6990.

The Effects of Juvenile Crime in California.

Juvenile crime tears apart families.  If someone in your family is under the age of 18 and breaks the law, they can be charged with a juvenile crime.  Your case will be handled by the Juvenile System, including Juvenile Corrections and Juvenile Court.  This is true even if you are emancipated so don’t think for a second that changes the scenario.

There are different outcomes that a court may order in the state of California including…

1.  Your child may live with you under court supervision.

2.  Your child may be get probation. He or she may have to live with a relative, in a foster home or group home, or perhaps some other type of institution.

3.  The juvenile may be sent to a probation camp or ranch. Look up the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. If your child happens to be tried in adult court, he or she WILL be sent to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

If you are ever faced with a minor being arrested in the San Jose area, make sure that you take immediate action.  Your first step is to call the experienced juvenile defense attorney William Chestnut.  Attorney Chestnut has been dealing with the defense of minors for 4 decades.  Call him to discuss the proper steps to take at (408) 298-6990.

San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation

San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation

 As one of the country's bona fide hubs of Mexican-style cuisine--and the "Capital of Silicon Valley"--San Jose is the obvious choice to host a gathering of some of the most innovative taco trucks in the industry. <follow the link above>

 

Understanding Proposition 47 in the State of California.

Proposition 47 has been on the books for a couple of years now.  What is California’s Prop 47 anyway?  When it was passed by the state’s voters it turned many felonies into misdemeanors.  When that happened many people were able to turn several years in prison into a year or less in jail.  If you are not aware, many of the non-violent crime prisoners are housed in county jails.

In some of California’s jurisdictions they are considering expanding the program.  Some criminals were not previously given the opportunity take advantage of Proposition 47 because their crimes were considered too serious.  There are programs available throughout the state whereby a person convicted of a drug crime may get help and reduce his or her sentence.

Obviously it takes a true professional to seek the help that you or your loved one need.  Future lives are on the line here.  San Jose California drug crimes defense attorney William Chestnut has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases over the last 40 years.  If you live in Santa Clara, San Mateo, or Alameda County and the surrounding area get the help you need.  Call San Jose drug defense attorney William Chestnut today at (408) 298-6990.

Reducing a Felony to a Misdemeanor in California.

In the state of California there is something known as Penal Code number 17.  If you or someone you care about has been convicted of a crime that has been deemed a felony, then you need to know about this special code.  It is designed to help many Californians to amend their felony conviction and change it into a misdemeanor.

Now what does that mean exactly?  Here is one stark reality…a felony is punishable by a minimum of one year in state prison.  A misdemeanor carries a much less severe penalty.  Have you ever heard of a “wobbler”?  This is a special class of crime that may be classified as a felony OR a misdemeanor depending on its severity.

Only a trained criminal attorney is qualified to sort this out for you.  San Jose California felony defense attorney William Chestnut has handled hundreds of felony vs. misdemeanor cases over the last 40 years.  If you live in Santa Clara, San Mateo, or Alameda County and the surrounding area get the clarification you need.  Call San Jose criminal defense attorney William Chestnut today at (408) 298-6990.